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Overview

Thailand advocates free enterprise in business and industry. Except for certain core services like power generation, transportation, and communication, that are operated primarily by the government, an entire industry sector is available for private enterprise. The Thai Government is pro foreign investment. Investors are welcome in the country and if you are interested to invest in Thailand you can approach the Thailand Board of Investment.

Thailand's economy is primarily agriculture driven. A majority of the country's work force is employed in agriculture and agro-based industry. Some of the important produce of Thailand includes Rice, Grain, Sugar, Fish & Fishery products and Rubber. Export of these items in raw form as well as in processed food form is significant.

Thailand is also gradually making its dent in the manufacturing sector with a diversified manufacturing sector base that includes Steel, Electronics & Computers, Electrical Appliances, Automotives, Processed Food, Garments, Footwear, Toys, Plastics, Gems, Jewelry and Furniture. Thailand is also becoming a center of Automobile manufacturing for the ASEAN market. Two major automakers, viz. Toyota and Ford are already having manufacturing units in Thailand. The boom in the auto sector has created increasing demand for steel thus creating opportunities in steel production.

With Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and other parts of Thailand being major tourist destinations, a huge opportunity exists in the Services sector too. Some of the areas worth investing in are - Travel & Tourism, Hotels, Restaurants & Cafes, Banking & Finance.

Main Business Centers in Bangkok

Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC)

BITEC is Thailand's leading venue for exhibitions and conventions. It is Located on Bang Na-Trad Highway, near the intersection with Sukhumvit Road in Bang Na. It is a technologically advanced and most sought after venue for exhibitions, conventions, conferences, special events and seminars.

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC)

Queen Sirikit Convention Center is an another important convention and exhibition hall in Bangkok. It is located in Khlong Toei, on Ratchadapisek Road between Sukhumvit Road and Rama IV Road. It has an exclusive stop of Bangkok Metro at its premises. This convention center is well equipped to host large events, conferences and exhibitions.

Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)

The SET is the national stock exchange of Thailand. The indices of the stock exchange are SET Index, SET50 Index & SET100 Index.